Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) is a biodegradable, water-soluble membrane that has low
methanol permeation and reactive chemical functionalities. Modification of these features …

We report preparation of Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles doped PVA/PVP polymer
nanocomposites by solvent casting technique. FTIR spectra and XRD studies signify the …

Agricultural mulching is an important input for modern agricultural production and plays an
important role in guaranteeing food security worldwide. At present, polyethylene (PE) …

Composite films of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized
via casting method. The presence of AgNPs in PVA was approved by an apparition of …

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) had been synthesized via sol-gel and the silver
nanoparticles (Ag NPs) had been synthesized via chemical synthesis. The XRD and TEM …

We have studied the effect of BaCl2 dopant on the optical and microstructural properties of a
polymer poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA). Pure and BaCl2 doped PVA films were prepared using …

Film mulching can maintain and increase soil moisture in tillage because it prevents
moisture from evaporating (Zhang et al., 2010; Zhang et al., 2013), and also reduces weeds …

The present work aims to study the structure and physical properties of PVA doped with two
rare-earth oxides (dysprosium (III) oxide and erbium (III) oxide). Pure and doped polyvinyl …

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/Ag hybrid nanocomposites have been prepared from polymeric film
of PVA and silver nitrate (AgNO 3). The silver nanoparticles were generated in PVA matrix …

A new material, which can be used in solar energy utilization, is obtained here by adding
different weights of poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) to the semiconducting material CdS. The effect …